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Biodiesel Fuels Summer Meltdown
The 8th Annual Summer Meltdown music festival in the Cascade Mountain Foothills in Washington state will be powered by biodiesel. B99 supplied by Whole Energy will power all of the festivals generators, Aug. 7-10. Since 2003, when Lollapalooza became the first major music festival to use biodiesel in generators, biodiesels low fumes, pleasant odor and carbon reduction have made it a popular choice for concerts and festivals.
NBB Applauds EPAs Denial of RFS Waiver Request from the State of Texas
National Biodiesel Board Chief Executive Officer Joe Jobe released a statement today in response to EPAs announcement to deny the request by the State of Texas for a waiver from the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
Mass. Governor Signs Bill Promoting Advanced Biofuels
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the Clean Energy Biofuels Act on July 28, legislation that will encourage the growth of an advanced biofuels industry. The legislation requires biofuel content in all the diesel and home heating fuel sold in the state, among other measures.
NBB Statement on EPA Announcement to Delay RFS Waiver Request Decision
National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe released a statement today in response to EPAs announcement to delay a decision on Texas Governor Rick Perrys request for a Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) waiver.
Pennsylvania Passes Biodiesel Incentive
Governor Edward G. Rendell signed key legislation that provides a production incentive for Pennsylvania's in-state biodiesel industry.
World Bank Refutes the Guardian Article on Biofuels
The Guardian had it wrong. So says the Wall Street Journal, which reports today that the study blaming biofuels for the increase in food prices was nothing more than a working paper meant to contribute to a World Bank position paper on food prices. The World Bank is now on record refuting that this unfinished paper reflects its position on biofuels.
National Biodiesel Board Responds to Gallagher Review
In response to the United Kingdom's Gallagher Review of biofuels, National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe released this statement.
NBB Responds to The Guardian July 4th Article on Biofuels
''Americans are staying home on the Fourth of July holiday as a result of skyrocketing gas prices. So its curious that critics would take this opportunity to smear alternative fuels when the addition of biofuels to our energy supply is one of the only things keeping prices from rising even faster. The Guardian's article about an unpublished assessment of biofuels smacks of a cheap shot, by a British newspaper, at the U.S. Government on Independence Day.''
Earthrace Smashes World Record
Earthrace has smashed the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by speedboat. The biodiesel-powered trimaran sailed into the Spanish port of Sagunto on June 27, shaving 14 days off the previous world record. Earthrace traveled the 24,000 nautical miles fueled by biodiesel to demonstrate the efficiency of alternative fuel sources.
Grassley: Major Food Company Leaders Wont Defend Policies of Trade Association
Senator Chuck Grassley said that he had no choice in cancelling a meeting between members of the Grocery Manufacturers Association and himself after only one CEO agreed to attend and defend the actions of the trade association.
Big Win for Biodiesel: ASTM Approves New Biodiesel Blend Specifications
The biodiesel industry is celebrating following a final vote by ASTM to approve a trio of long-awaited specifications for biodiesel blends.
Sen. Grassley Continues to Champion Biodiesel Tax Incentive
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spoke to the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) today, telling the industry leaders that he will continue to press for passage of an extension of the biodiesel tax incentive. Grassley also passionately refuted the Grocery Manufacturers Association's (GMA) ''intellectually dishonest and economically unfactual'' biofuels smear campaign.
National Biodiesel Board Welcomes Two Governing Board Members
The biodiesel industry, at its meetings ending today, elected two new governing board members to its 15-member governing board. The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has chosen biodiesel producers Greg Hopkins of US Biofuels and Scott Johnson of GEN-X Energy Group. They replace two other biodiesel producers departing the board.
ASTM Fuels Subcommittee Votes to Approve Biodiesel Blend Specifications
In a landmark vote, the fuel experts of ASTM Subcommittee E voted overwhelmingly Monday to recommend the passage of finished specifications for biodiesel blends. Specifically, they will recommend the following to the ASTM D02 Main Committee at its final vote later this week.
NBB Statement on EC Trade Issue
Manning Feraci, the National Biodiesel Boards (NBB) Vice President of Federal Affairs, responds to the European Commissions (EC) decision to formally initiate trade complaints against the United States and the U.S. biodiesel industry.
The Problem is Energy! NBB CEO Responds to Launch of Anti-Biofuels Campaign
''The problem is energy. Biodiesel is a key part of the solution,'' reminds National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe in response to the formation of a new partnership instigated by the Grocery Manufacturers of America.
President Bush Calls for Farmers to Keep Growing Energy
During a Rose Garden news conference on the economy today, he reinforced America's need for biofuels, saying ''It's in our national interests that our farmers grow energy, as opposed to us purchasing energy from parts of the world that are unstable or may not like us.''
Don't Give Up on Energy Independence
As bad as fuel prices may seem now, they could be worse if it weren't for domestically produced, renewable biofuels such as biodiesel. New data shows that global biofuels production has cut consumption of crude oil by 1 million barrels a day, offering savings of $120 million dollars a day.
NBB Clears the Air on Biodiesel and the Food Supply
''Don't buy what the grocers are trying to feed you.'' Thats the message from Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board, in response to the Grocery Manufacturers Associations campaign to blame biofuels for rising food costs.
Biodiesel Powers Winners of GM and DOE Crossover to Sustainability Contest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released economic analysis that shows high energy prices, increasing global demand, drought and other factors - not biofuels - are the primary drivers of higher food costs. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer pointed to the fact that oil prices have broken through a series of price ceilings this year.
House Extends Important Biodiesel Tax Incentive
The National Biodiesel Board applauds the contestants in the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainability student engineering competition for their use of B20 blend biodiesel.
BQ-9000 Biodiesel Quality Program Reaches One-third of U.S. Production Capacity
The BQ-9000 biodiesel quality assurance program has welcomed two biodiesel producers and one marketer to its ranks ADM, Caljet and Freedom Fuels. With these additional facilities, the program has reached more than 40 companies and accounts for about 33 percent of the biodiesel production capacity in the U.S.
USDA Shows High Oil Prices, Other Factors Drive up Food Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released economic analysis that shows high energy prices, increasing global demand, drought and other factors - not biofuels - are the primary drivers of higher food costs. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer pointed to the fact that oil prices have broken through a series of price ceilings this year.
Senator Chuck Grassley Exposes Smear' Campaign on Food and Fuel
On the Senate floor yesterday, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) expressed outrage over the orchestrated anti-biofuels campaign. It turns out that a $300,000, six-month retainer of a beltway public relations firm is behind the smear campaign, hired by the Grocer Manufacturers Association, said Senator Grassley.
Key House Committee Extends Biodiesel Tax Incentive
The U.S. biodiesel industry today applauded the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee for approving H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008. Among its many provisions, the legislation extends the biodiesel tax incentive, which is a top priority for the biodiesel industry.
Minnesota Passes Statewide B20 Mandate
Minnesota has taken another step towards promoting domestic energy security and reducing the state's carbon footprint. Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a bill that will increase the current 2 percent biodiesel mandate to 20 percent by 2015.
Congress Announces Final Farm Bill with Biodiesel Provisions
Congress announced negotiations on the Farm Bill have yielded a bipartisan final agreement. Among its many provisions, the Farm Bill will reauthorize the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Bioenergy program, a key legislative priority for the U.S. biodiesel industry.
NBB Facilitates $1.2 million Grant with Danforth Center
Research Project Funded By U.S. Department Of Transportation Designed To Increase Output of Oils For Use in Biodiesel Production
National Biodiesel Board Statement Regarding European Biodiesel Board Complaint
Manning Feraci, the National Biodiesel Boards (NBB) Vice President of Federal Affairs, responds to the EBBs announcement that it has filed trade complaints with the European Commission.
Biodiesel's Environmental Benefits Highlighted on Earth Day
individuals and organizations renew their commitment to environmental protection, biodiesel fuel is increasingly being recognized as a rising tide that lifts many ships.
Biodiesel Addresses President's Call on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
President Bush today called for concrete reductions in greenhouse gases. Here's how biodiesel can help.
Biodiesel Benefits Food Supply
As Kansas City hosts the International Food Aid Conference, biodiesel is a rising tide that offers promise to not only the U.S., but to developing countries for their food and fuel needs.
Internet Broadcast Available: Biodiesel for Buses & Children
This internet broadcast focuses on the reasons why biodiesel is an excellent choice for school bus fleets... particularly in terms of the health, environment, equipment, and the economy of users. The sixty minute program also details why biodiesel is the fastest growing alternative fuel in the U.S..
National Biodiesel Foundation Unveils BioTrucker Fuel Card
Officially called BioTrucker Fuel Card, the card highlights the availability of biodiesel with a network of truck stops that carry biodiesel. Truckers and fleets pay cash price on all fuel and no fuel transaction fee for biodiesel at in-network truck stops
Celebrate Biodiesel's Green Attributes on National Biodiesel Day
Everyone thinks of green on St. Patricks Day, but the day after is an important opportunity to celebrate biodiesels green benefits in America. March 18, the birth date of Rudolf Diesel, is National Biodiesel Day. It is a reminder of the environmental benefits of the fuel that Diesel introduced in late 19th Century.
National Biodiesel Board Appoints Members to Sustainability Task Force
The National Biodiesel Board announced today the members of its inaugural Sustainability Task Force. Under the leadership of Emily Bockian Landsburg of Philadelphia Fry-O-Diesel, the Sustainability Task Force will work to ensure that the U.S. biodiesel industry continues to protect the environment, while producing jobs and reducing dependence on foreign oil.
President Bush Addresses Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 20
As President Bush spoke about renewable fuels needed to meet the RFS, he said Biodiesel is the most promising of these fuels.
NBB Highlights Biodiesels Environmental Benefits
The National Biodiesel Board today reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable biofuels production and highlighted the numerous environmental and energy benefits of increased production and use of biodiesel.
NBB Establishes Sustainability Task Force, Solicits Applications
The National Biodiesel Board is forming a Sustainability Task Force. Emily Bockian Landsburg was appointed to chair the 9-member task force. To identify candidates that represent all segments of the biodiesel industry, applications and recommendations will be accepted through Tuesday, February 26th.
Biodiesel Offers Safe & Affordable RINs for 2008 & 2009
The National Biodiesel Board welcomes the EPAs publication of the new 9 billion gallon Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2008. Biodiesel is an important component and a huge value to the current domestic petroleum marketplace.
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